Washington State's Administration of the FEMA Medical Relocation Program
Published: Aug 10, 1982. Publicly Released: Aug 10, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed Washington State's administration of the medical relocation program, which is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual and Family Grant medical relocation program, following the Mount St. Helens disaster.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Region X, Bothell, WA | The Region X Director of FEMA should require the State to consider requiring all grantees to submit a "voucher" and receipts to support actual costs. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Region X, Bothell, WA | The Region X Director of FEMA should require the State to establish and adhere to criteria for approving moves in excess of 400 miles. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Region X, Bothell, WA | The Region X Director of FEMA should require the State to include justifications in the files to explain unusual or seemingly conflicting circumstances. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Region X, Bothell, WA | The Region X Director of FEMA should try to recover excess or improper benefits. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Region X, Bothell, WA | The Region X Director of FEMA should direct the Regional Inspector General for Audit to review the benefits provided by DSHS under the medical relocation program to identify those persons who received improper payments or submitted fraudulent claims. |
Closed – Not Implemented
The recommendation should be dropped because the amounts involved are minimal.
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| Federal Emergency Management Agency | The Region X Director of FEMA and the Department of Justice should pursue criminal or civil actions when deemed appropriate. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Region X, Bothell, WA | The Region X Director of FEMA should require the State to audit or require receipts in all cases in which DSHS awards grants on the basis of the highest of competing bids. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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